Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou and Abdoulaye Meite were both in the Ivory Coast squad to face Germany in Wednesday's international friendly (2-2 draw). Neither was available for Saturday's World Cup qualifiying win over Guinea after the two went all hyphy on each other in training. The two have since made up (awww).

Jamaica Coach, Tappa Whitmore

Even though the media may be reporting that Jamaica has picked a media strength team for its international friendly against Bafana Bafana in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, this is going to be no walkover for the South African National Team.

According to the Reggaeboyz website, Jamaica coach, Tappa Whitmore said his players had worked hard and well together in training and that this game was an opportunity to show that they can compete with anybody.

Van Persie was stretchered off against Italy.

Going into the international break this weekend, I had a feeling that something bad was going to happen. It's the feeling that many football fans have before every international week; the feeling of impending disaster as we wait to see who the victims of these meaningless matches are.

There it is. I just knew it was going to happen soon. This one problem could derail Arsenal and Gooners hope for silverware this season. Will the decision not to replace the Togolese idiot come back to haunt Wenger? Or will someone rise from the misfortune of his team mate and stake a claim for his place?

Carlos Alberto Parreira, Bafana Bafana Coach

Bafana Bafana coach Carlos Parreira is optimistic about his team's success against Japan. Bafana Bafana take on Japan in a friendly international match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

And a Port Elizabeth Sangoma, Puseletso "Nkomiyahlaba" Maropane', has predicted that Bafana Bafana will win by 2 –O.

Maradona held a press conference in Madrid today.

Among the subjects discussed:

Messi, the WC qualifying campaign, a possible reunion with Passarella and more.

As part of next year's World Cup preparations, Argentina will play against Germany on March 3rd. The game will take place in Munich.

Será una cita de grandes

Argentina jugará un amistoso contra Alemania, el próximo 3 de marzo en Münich

DYN

BUENOS AIRES El seleccionado argentino de fútbol jugará un amistoso preparatorio para la Copa del Mundo de Sudáfrica 2010 ante Alemania, en la ciudad de Munich, el próximo 3 de marzo de 2010.

Martin Palermo scored both goals in Argentina's 2-0 win over Ghana.

Well, you kind of knew it was going to happen. For 45 minutes, United was able to frustrate Madrid, keeping compact and with great goalkeeping. Unfortunately, you can't hold back the ocean. There is a reason they've spent so much money this offseason. The attacking weapons that Real Madrid have, even in reserve, are an embarrassment of riches.

Wayne Rooney scored twice to share top billing with record breaker David Beckham as England convincingly swept Slovakia aside at Wembley today.Rooney capped an outstanding performance with his second-half brace, the first coming with a header from a Beckham cross, the perfect way for the veteran midfielder to celebrate his 109th cap. Click to continue reading...

Brazil turned on the style to beat world champions Italy 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday thanks to first-half goals by Elano and Robinho.